Karen News

The meeting focusing on the challenges regarding the displaced population and border trade on the Thailand-Myanmar border, was held on May 12 with invitations extended by the Chairman of the Border Affairs Department of the Thai Security Commission to civil organizations, including the Overseas Irrawaddy Association (OIA). The meeting discussed issues including refugees sheltering on the Thailand-Myanmar border, Myanmar migrant…

“Junta troops from distant areas first assembled at the headquarters of the 22nd Battalion HQ in Hpa-An. From there, they have been transported to the Kyondoe and Kawkareik frontlines every day using chartered vehicles”, a local residing near the 22nd Battalion told KIC. The joint resistance forces frequently intercept these reinforcement convoys meant to support the main column. As a…

Lieutenant Colonel Saw Muu Gay, who jointly led KNLA’s 12th and 27th Battalions, reported that the Junta base in Pedet village came under attack on May 5 by KNLA-led joint forces, ultimately being captured four days later on the morning of May 8. “When we captured the Pedet base, we found the bodies of 4 Junta soldiers there. We took…

In April the Junta instructed Karen State government ministries to select individuals from civil servants under their authority for military training and service, following which certain department heads submitted chosen staff names for conscription without informing the respective individu “We recently learned that the lists were sent to Naypyidaw in April. Department heads made selections without informing their subordinates. When…

The Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) has issued an extraordinary notice to foreigners running cyber- scam operations based in Myawaddy Township and neighboring Shwe Kokko town, to Vacate the area by October 31st. Colonel Saw Tin Win, tactical commander of BGF’s military region No. 2 told KIC, that foreigners running telecom scamming business operations in Myawaddy and Shwe Kokko, situated…

May 6 , 2024, By Baydar (Delta) # Introduction A big split within the KNU in 1994 resulted in the emergence of the Democratic Kayin Buddhist Army (DKBA/DKBO). The DKBA collaborated with and were sponsored by the Myanmar military and guided attacks on the KNU, resulting in the fall of the KNU headquarters, Manerplaw, in January, 1995. From 1995 to…

Junta troops, stationed in Ahnankwin and Taungzun villages for the last two months, have been launching artillery barrages on nearby residential areas, compounded by frequent airstrikes, leading to the displacement of approximately 10,000 locals, including children and the elderly, from around 10 villages such as Ahnankwin, Taungzun, Winkhana, Khukhan, Thikatite, Sinpyay, and Lutshan. War-displaced villagers are seeking temporary refuge in…

possessing a 10-digit Unique Identification Number (UID) assigned to digital identification smart cards, with the system transition started on May 1. In order to obtain digital smart cards with a 10-digit code, individuals are required to submit comprehensive personal and biometric information, following which the authorities will issue border passes permitting bridge crossing only after verification of these smart cards.…

Chief Minister Saw Myint Oo was ambushed by the KNLA while returning with his convoy from Kawkareik, where he had been assessing the situation following the Junta’s re-capture of the town. “The Chief Minister Saw Myint Oo’s convoy arrived in Kawkareik via the Nabu-Htilon route, but as it returned, it faced ambushes at two locations. Some escort vehicles at the…

On April 30, BNI-MPM hosted a special online analysis program titled ‘Operation 1027 and the Course of the Spring Revolution,’ facilitating discussions among participants on the influence of ‘Operation 1027’ on resistance warfare. Daw Tin Tin Nyo, the Managing Director of BNI-MPM said “The ‘Operation 1027’ emerged as a powerful symbol for both the resistance fighters, and the entire populace…